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Heat wave poses health risks in Fort Macleod

Posted on 11 July 2024 by Editor

Fort Macleod and district residents are urged to take care during a heat wave that is expected to drive temperatures…Continue Reading

Fort Macleod celebrates 150th – photo album

Posted on 04 July 2024 by staff

Fort Macleod celebrated its 150th anniversary with a party that had something for everyone. Here are some images.

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Midnight Days Rodeo photo album

Posted on 04 July 2024 by staff

Here are some images from the Fort Macleod Midnight Days Rodeo, which took place June 25-26.

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Fort Macleod celebrates past, future

Posted on 04 July 2024 by Editor

Fort Macleod celebrated its rich past last weekend, while looking forward to a prosperous future. The community came together for a 150th anniversary celebration that included the return of professional rodeo, an array of musical and other entertainment, and the announcement of a new park on the south side of town. “The history of this…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod Library unveils ‘The Tree of Knowledge’ mural

Posted on 04 July 2024 by Editor

Fort Macleod Library unveiled a community project Friday that was created to mark the town’s 150th anniversary. “The Tree of…Continue Reading

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Historic phone booth restored and reinstalled

Posted on 04 July 2024 by Editor

An iconic piece of history is back in place in Fort Macleod. The 1938 phone booth, restored to its bright…Continue Reading

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Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night coming to the Empress

Posted on 04 July 2024 by staff

The Lethbridge Shakespeare Performance Society is delighted to be returning to Fort Macleod with one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, Twelfth…Continue Reading

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Country music concert headlines Fort Macleod anniversary bash

Posted on 26 June 2024 by Editor

A country music concert featuring a Juno Award winner and other acts is a showcase event for Fort Macleod’s 150th…Continue Reading

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Fort Macleod set to celebrate 150th anniversary

Posted on 26 June 2024 by Editor

The Town of Fort Macleod celebrates its 150th year this week with plenty of family fun. A professional rodeo, music on Main Street and at the Empress Theatre, a drone show, country music concert, barbecues and much more is planned for the anniversary. “We have so much going on,” organizing committee chari Mckenzie Hengerer said…Continue Reading